Airline News and Commentary

Japan Airlines Pilots Takes Off Illegally

To celebrate my departure from Japan (and, hence, the news that there shall be no Wednesday posts because I’ll be in-flight), I’ll pass along this odd story from here:

A JAL co-pilot operated 3 flights this week without proper training. The co-pilot had only been on the job for 5 months, while regulations require 6 months of work before receiving permission to do a takeoff and landing.

No, not a big story, I know. I apologize. I promise it’ll be better when I get back. If you’re really, really lucky, I’ll share the story of Southwest Airlines’ win of Cargo Airline of the year by the Express
Delivery & Logistics Association. But only if you’re really, really lucky.